With over 35 years of diverse experience across government, private sector, and global consulting firms, Ali Abdelbagi is recognized as a trusted expert in zakat and tax compliance.

His career began in 1989 as a field inspector at the Sudan Chamber of Taxation , where he gained firsthand experience in assessments and direct collections—providing him with an in-depth understanding of regulatory systems from within. He worked also in banking sector.

He later assumed financial and administrative leadership roles in Yemen, overseeing operations in a company operating in Travel, tourism, shipping, transportation. 

He moved to Saudi Arabia and worked in companies operating in manufacturing, transportation and contracting.

In 2006, he joined Ernst & Young in Saudi Arabia, where he led complex zakat and tax engagements for over 14 years. His work included field audits, preparing technical objections, and representing clients before regulatory authorities, ultimately serving as Director of Zakat and Tax Services.

Academic Qualifications:

• Master’s in Accounting and Finance – University of Gezira, Sudan (2001)
• B.Sc in Accounting – University of Sudan - 1988 

Professional Track Record:

• Tax Inspector – Sudan Chamber of Taxation 1989 – 1992
• AlShamal Islamic Bank – Sudan 1993
• AlNasim Co. – Yemen – Travel tourism, clearance shipping 1994 – 1999
• Companies operating in manufacturing, transportation and contracting 2000 - 2006 
• Zakat and Tax Services – Ernst & Young, Saudi Arabia (2006–2020)
   

Areas of Expertise:

• Reviewing and amending zakat and tax filings
   
• Conducting field audits and preparing formal objections
   
• Representing clients before ZATCA and zakat/tax committees
   
• Providing tailored solutions for complex regulatory challenges
   

Sectors Served:

• Multinational corporations
   
• Industrial, commercial, service, and construction sectors
   
• Foreign branches and publicly listed companies